Clinical study of the toothpaste for the treatment of dental hypersensitivity

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Given the increasing number of local and general factors in the development of hyperesthesia symptoms, the problem of the prevention and treatment of dental hypersensitivity is becoming increasingly urgent. AIM: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of toothpaste with low abrasiveness (relative dentin abrasivity 35) fluorides for sensitive teeth. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty-five patients were diagnosed with hyperesthesia of the hard tissues of the teeth. Patients used the proposed toothpaste containing RDA 35, aminofluoride, and sodium fluoride. Hyperesthesia was determined before brushing, immediately after brushing, after 1 week, and after 1 month of using the studied toothpaste. Hyperesthesia was determined using a stream of air (Schiff test) and irritation with a dental probe (WongBecker scale). RESULTS: After 1 month of using the toothpaste, 97.1% (n=34) of the patients showed a decrease in dental sensitivity according to the Schiff test and 100% (35) according to the WongBecker scale. CONCLUSION: The presented toothpaste helps reduce hyperesthesia of hard dental tissues in 100% of cases within a month of its use.